Ring finger protein 2 pseudogene 1 (RNF2P1)

Ring finger protein 2 pseudogene 1 (RNF2P1) is a pseudogene—that is, a DNA sequence similar to a protein-coding gene (in this case, RNF2), but believed to be nonfunctional and incapable of producing a protein product. Pseudogenes may occasionally be transcribed into RNA and in rare cases regulate gene expression through acting as competing endogenous RNAs or microRNA decoys, but there is no specific or confirmed evidence that RNF2P1 is functional or plays a significant biological or therapeutic role. RNF2P1 is not considered a therapeutic target (such as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other druggable protein) and is not associated with any known biomarkers, disease roles, or drug interactions. Its designation as a pseudogene (rather than a coding gene or functional RNA) means it does not belong to protein families such as G protein-coupled receptors, enzymes, ion channels, or similar categories.

Other names

Ring finger protein 2 pseudogene 1